Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Plano public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
15 topics in zoning
Park Vista Age Restriction
TIRZ Number Six
Legacy and Parkwood Sculptural Tower Zoning
City Governance
Independent Living Facility Support
Independent Living Facility Opposition
H-1B Visa Fraud and Zoning
H-1B Visa Fraud and Zoning Integrity
H-1B Visa Fraud and Zoning Compliance
Rezoning for Residential Development
Zoning Case 2025-023: Rezoning from Planned Development to Commercial Employment
Zoning Case 2025-016: Commercial Antenna Support Structure
Commercial Antenna Support Structure
Cellular Antenna Support Structure
Zoning Case 2025-020: New Vehicle Dealer Expansion
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Plano from local and regional media.
How to vote by mail in Texas ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections
Election day is less than a month away and election workers across the state are preparing polling places, but some Texans may choose to vote by mail. Texans can get a formal application for a ballot by mail, or an ABBM, online, at the Secretary o...
Oct 11, 2026Voters to consider property tax increase to address Dallas County homelessness
Dallas County leaders are asking homeowners to raise their taxes next month. It’s called Proposition A on your ballot and redirects more money to address homelessness. For the last five years, the focus on addressing homelessness has largely cent...
Oct 8, 2026North Texas police chiefs defend license plate readers, call for stronger rules
As communities across Texas debate the future of automated license plate readers, five North Texas police chiefs are making the case for keeping the technology while strengthening the rules governing its use. NBC 5 Justice Reporter Shannon Miller ...
Oct 8, 2026Incoming DART CEO Nathaniel Ford named in Florida subpoena over Jacksonville transit spending
Incoming Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO Nathaniel Ford Sr. is among those whose communications are being sought by Florida investigators examining contracts and spending at the financially troubled Jacksonville Transportation Authority, which he previ...
Oct 8, 2026Plano group holds meeting opposing Prop A, proposed Dallas Stars arena
A group opposing Plano Proposition A held a community meeting Tuesday night to make its case against public funding for a proposed new Dallas Stars arena. STOP the Stars Arena PAC hosted the event for Plano residents ahead of the Nov. 3 election, ...
Oct 7, 2026Plano utility rates increase today: What to expect on your next water, sewer bill
Plano utility rates increase today: What to expect on your next water, sewer bill WFAA
Oct 1, 2026AT&T's suburban moves: tweaks to billion-dollar HQ and call center expansion
AT&T's suburban moves: tweaks to billion-dollar HQ and call center expansion dallasnews.com
Sep 22, 2026Plano's Flock Safety contract ends amid state funding pause
Plano's Flock Safety contract ends amid state funding pause Community Impact
Sep 18, 2026Fort Worth restaurant owner says Medical District construction is costing thousands
A major road and utility improvement project in Fort Worth’s growing Medical District has dragged on for nearly a year, and one small business owner says the construction is costing him thousands of dollars and has forced him to cut jobs. Eliazar ...
Aug 19, 2026Plano City Council Budget Work Session | 08-13-2026
Plano City Council Budget Work Session | 08-13-2026 YouTube
Aug 14, 2026Southlake residents, businesses frustrated with power problems
This week, Southlake Mayor Shawn McCaskill mailed a letter addressed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, filing a formal complaint against Tri-County Electric Cooperative. The letter, filed on behalf of the Mayor’s office and the Carroll I...
Aug 12, 2026Plano voters will decide in November on venue taxes to fund proposed Dallas Stars arena
Plano voters will decide in November on venue taxes to fund proposed Dallas Stars arena WFAA
Aug 10, 2026